Credibility Assessment
Is New York Times Reliable?
National Newspaper
Moderate ReliabilityThe New York Times is America's most prominent newspaper.
What we look at
PressGrade scores every media figure and outlet on five behavioral criteria: Factual Accuracy, Correction Culture, Source Transparency, Content Integrity, and Editorial Independence.
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Factual Accuracy
Strong factual accuracy on hard news reporting.
Correction Culture
One of the more robust correction cultures among major news organizations.
Source Transparency
Generally high sourcing standards.
Content Integrity
Pattern of blending news and opinion that is not always clearly labeled.
Editorial Independence
Shows evidence of audience capture with its liberal readership.
The bottom line
A credible news organization with real weaknesses. Its hard news reporting is generally reliable.
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